At 17:00 Beijing time on April 20, 2022, the first round of the World Snooker Championship will continue, and China's brother Ding Junhui will usher in the first stage of the match with the strong enemy Karen Wilson. In terms of the current comprehensive ability and competitive status of the two people, the strength of the two people can be described as comparable. And in the past 12 meetings, the two players are also equally divided with a record of 6 wins and 6 losses. Therefore, this is also the closest match between the players since this tournament.
Ding Junhui and Wilson's strength are comparable
While Wilson's performances have been very consistent since the beginning of the season, he has even played very eye-catching performances. But Ding Junhui's performance this season is not bad, especially in the final few races of the season. In terms of competitive status and comprehensive strength, the strength of Ding Junhui and Wilson can be described as the closest pair of players in the first round of the showdown. And in the last 12 meetings, neither player has been able to bargain in the hands of the other, and they are currently playing a draw with a record of 6 wins and 6 losses. But in the race to grab 10, Ding Junhui won the only long-term matchup victory between the two sides.
Ding Junhui and Wilson will stage a peak showdown
In terms of the current competitive state of the two people, the gap between the two people is not large, but in terms of stability, Wilson performs better. In terms of actual combat and the feeling of the game, Ding Junhui is currently in a weak position, and the most fundamental reason is that Ding Junhui has played too few games in the past two years. But Ding Junhui and Wilson are already old rivals, and both sides already know each other's strength very well, so the key to winning this game depends on who can find more opportunities in the offensive and defensive conversions. Although Ding Junhui's current game does not feel good, his tactics and possession are still there, so this will be an opportunity for him. And Wilson is also the only top sixteen player he's beaten since the season, so the battle between them is sure to be more intense. After all, Wilson doesn't want to be crushed by Ding Junhui on the stage of the World Championships, so this will be a real peak showdown.
Ding Junhui and Wilson's game is inseparable
On the whole, This game between Ding Junhui and Wilson is the most difficult to guess the winner or loser, because their comprehensive strength is strong, and the gap is not large. At present, the key to the game is whether Ding Junhui's far platform can play out, if his far platform accuracy can be done well, then he will give Wilson pressure. After all, on the defensive end, Ding Junhui is no weaker than Wilson. In addition to this aspect, Ding Junhui should also try to avoid too harsh calls, because this will bring him more mistakes. Therefore, actual combat will be the key to this game, and technical, tactical and practical play will determine the outcome of this game. Wilson's current strengths are mainly in accuracy and offensive firepower, and his performance on the defensive end is still a bit naïve. Ding Junhui's current strengths are experience and tactical strength, while his current accuracy and state stability are his weaknesses. Therefore, the victory or defeat between two people depends on who uses his advantage to beat the opponent's strengths, and then control the rhythm in his own hands, so this game will not be an easy game. For both players, it's almost like a final, so it's going to be really hard to tell the difference.